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Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots are looking for individuals interested in performing as the lead performer of team mascot Sparkee for games this upcoming season. Sparkee is the #1 entertainment role at the ballpark for the 70+ games each year. The Patriots are looking for creative, energetic and talented performers to be Sparkee for the 2018 season. The mascot’s …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and team Chairman Steve Kalafer have received the Somerset County 4-H K9 Dano Award. The K9 Dano Award is given annually to Somerset County businesses or residents that have gone above and beyond in their treatment of animals. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2017 left-handed relief pitcher Keith Hessler has signed with the Colorado Rockies organization. He recently wrapped up his first season with the Patriots. The former major leaguer made 13 appearances with Somerset last season, striking out 13 batters over 13.1 innings pitched. He also made two relief appearances in the postseason over …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that single game tickets for the 2018 season will go on sale on Tuesday, January 16th. Tickets will be on sale beginning at 10:00 am in person at the ticket office located at TD Bank Ballpark, over the phone by calling (908) 252-0700, or online at www.somersetpatriots.com. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

Lady Warrior Diamond Miller gets off a shot during the Dec. 19 season-opener against Rutgers Prep. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors’ basketball team kicked off the 2017-18 campaign with a heartbreaking loss to cross-town rivals, Rutgers Prep. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

Bridgewater, N.J. – The Somerset Patriots hosted its annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 9th at TD Bank Ballpark. All of the toys collected were donated to Toys For Tots Central New Jersey. All of the toys were collected from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Somerset Patriots Team Store. Despite the snowy weather, everyone helped the Patriots …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle have announced that they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Fans will be able to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Somerset Patriots Team Store located at the ballpark throughout the day. The toys will …

PISCATAWAY – The Franklin High School Warriors football team fell to the Piscataway Superchiefs Nov. 23 in the two teams’ 53rd Thanksgiving Day match-up here. Piscataway dominated the contest, winning by a comfortable 40-14 margin. The Superchiefs scored 33 of those points in the first half. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

The Quail Brook Golf Course will close for the winter at the end of play on Nov. 26. Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. The Quail Brook Golf Course on New Brunswick Road will close for the winter season at the conclusion of play on Sunday, November 26. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that 2017 right-handed relief pitcher Dustin Antolin has signed with the Chicago White Sox organization. He recently completed his first season with the Patriots. Antolin originally joined the Patriots on July 19th and provided an instant impact at the back-end of the bullpen. The former major leaguer appeared in 21 games as a …